District News

AdventHealth has introduced new Fuel Fridges across Flagler Schools, fully funded and stocked by the hospital as part of its ongoing commitment to student health.

Please enjoy the watching the attached video of the Youth Center celebrating their 20th anniversary.

Old Kings Elementary School (OKES) Paraprofessional Suzanne Carter is being honored for making significant contributions in working with OKES fifth-grader Maverick Fitzgerald.

District 1 School Board Member Derek D. Barrs appointed to the board by Governor DeSantis in October 2024, has been nominated by President Donald J. Trump to serve as the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration at the U.S. Department of Transportation.

• Reviewed updates to the student transportation system, including staffing, routing, and communications improvements.
   
• Reviewed Flagler Schools' bullying prevention process, updated data tracking methods, and family communication protocols.
   
• Reviewed strategic plan metrics across academics, equity, operations, and wellness.
   
• Discussed chronic absenteeism trends and efforts to reduce unexcused absences through parent engagement and communication.
   
• Reviewed school grades and subgroup performance improvements.

Breakfast and lunch are at no cost for all school year.

There is nothing for parents and guardians to do! No applications or additional information is required.

Flagler Schools proudly announces continued academic growth and stability in its 2025 school grade results, as released by the Florida Department of Education. With increases across key academic areas and notable gains at several schools, the district remains firmly committed to its vision of becoming the nation’s premier learning organization and the best choice for education in Flagler County.

We are excited to announce that we adopted a new form of school-to-home communication at Flagler Schools called ParentSquare. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with Flagler Schools.

Flagler Schools proudly announces the release of the 2024-2025 assessment results, showcasing the district’s continued commitment to academic excellence and student growth. These scores reflect the hard work of students, teachers and staff, and demonstrate ongoing progress in learning across the district.

The Flagler Schools Board unanimously approved the selection of the two newest Principals for Flagler Schools at their monthly board meeting tonight. The Board signed off on Flagler Schools Superintendent LaShakia Moore's recommended appointments of Mike Rinaldi as the next principal of Matanzas High School (MHS) and Katie Hansen as the next principal of Buddy Taylor Middle School (BTMS).

Flagler Schools is proud to announce that Matanzas High School has been
recognized by Solution Tree as a Promising Practices Professional Learning Community
(PLC) at Work® for its initial success in raising student achievement through collaborative,
data-driven instruction.

The Florida Department of Education announced Brandy Nicole Anderson, a teacher at Indian Trails Middle School in Flagler County, as one of five finalists for the 2026 Florida Teacher of the Year. The state finalists were chosen from 76 district teachers of the year.

Earth Day, an annual event dedicated to environmental protection, is today—Tuesday, April 22, 2025—and marks its 55th anniversary.

What began as a national movement in the United States in 1970 has blossomed globally. Earth Day is coordinated by earthday.org, which unites over a billion individuals across more than 192 countries.

Read more here!

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool. It allows anyone to instantly relay information to law enforcement and school officials. 

Learn more about FortifyFL and how you can download the app on your iPhone or Android device by clicking on this News Post.

The U.S. Defense Department celebrates military-connected children, youth, and teens not only during the month of April, but all year long!

Read more and check out some military children's artwork in this News Post.